486 Global Strategy jobs in Bahrain
Director of Global Operations Strategy
Posted 3 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute global operational strategies.
- Analyze operational data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Design and implement process optimization initiatives.
- Oversee the development and tracking of key performance indicators.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align operational goals with business strategy.
- Manage strategic operational projects from conception to completion.
- Drive continuous improvement across all operational functions.
- Foster a culture of innovation and operational excellence.
- Report on operational performance to executive management.
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in operations management and strategic planning.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing global operational strategies.
- Strong understanding of supply chain, logistics, and process improvement methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional leadership and communication abilities.
- Experience working in a fully remote capacity.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and drive change.
Agricultural Economist - Market Analysis & Strategy
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Key responsibilities include developing economic models to assess the impact of government policies, market fluctuations, and technological advancements on the agricultural sector. You will conduct comprehensive cost-benefit analyses for agricultural projects and investments. The Agricultural Economist will also be responsible for identifying new market opportunities, evaluating competitive landscapes, and advising clients on market entry strategies, pricing, and distribution. Preparation of detailed reports, presentations, and policy briefs will be a significant part of your work. Collaboration with clients, industry experts, and international organizations will be essential to gather data and validate findings.
The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Finance, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in economic analysis, market research, and strategy development, preferably within the agricultural sector, is required. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, EViews) and econometrics, are essential. Experience with financial modeling and forecasting techniques is a must. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely, are critical for this remote role. Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines is crucial. This role offers the flexibility of remote work and the opportunity to contribute to impactful agricultural initiatives.
Senior HR Business Partner - Global Talent Strategy
Posted 2 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on all HR-related matters, including talent acquisition, retention, performance management, and compensation.
- Develop and execute comprehensive talent management strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Partner with department heads to identify workforce planning needs and implement effective solutions.
- Lead employee relations investigations and ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
- Design and implement HR programs focused on employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and organizational culture.
- Oversee the performance appraisal process, providing guidance and coaching to managers and employees.
- Manage and administer employee benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
- Drive initiatives for leadership development and succession planning.
- Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends and provide actionable insights to leadership.
- Facilitate change management processes and support organizational restructuring efforts.
- Champion a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures across the organization.
- Stay current with HR trends and best practices to advise on evolving needs.
- Support the integration of new hires and foster a welcoming onboarding experience.
- Contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, PHR) preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least 3 years in an HR Business Partner role.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing talent strategies on a global scale.
- Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in managing employee relations and conflict resolution.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Graduate Management Trainee - International Business Development
Posted 4 days ago
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- Assisting in market research and analysis to identify new international business opportunities and competitive landscapes.
- Supporting the development and execution of international market entry strategies.
- Collaborating with sales and marketing teams to create compelling value propositions for diverse markets.
- Participating in client meetings, presentations, and negotiations, both domestically and internationally.
- Contributing to the management of international projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Developing cross-cultural communication skills and understanding international business etiquette.
- Analyzing financial data and performance metrics to assess business viability and growth potential.
- Shadowing senior management to gain insights into strategic decision-making processes.
- Preparing reports, presentations, and business cases for management review.
- Engaging in networking opportunities to build professional relationships within the industry.
Qualifications:
- Recent graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
- A strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (or equivalent).
- Demonstrated interest and understanding of international markets and global business trends.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in additional languages is a significant advantage.
- Proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to adapt quickly to new challenges.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Eligibility to work in Bahrain.
Business Development
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- Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive company growth.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential clients and industries.
- Prepare and deliver engaging presentations to showcase our products and services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and write technical proposals.
**Requirements**:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or a similar role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Proficiency in writing technical proposals
- Fluent in Arabic & English.
Business Development Coordinator
Posted 4 days ago
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Grant Thornton Abdulaal Bahrain is hiring on behalf of one of our esteemed clients for a Business Development Coordinator role. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment supporting global business development efforts. The selected candidate will play a key administrative and coordination role within the Business Development team, supporting multiple segment leads. Fluency in Arabic language with native level proficiency is mandatory.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and workflow support to all BD segment leads.
- Maintain calendars for travel, events, and trade show participation.
- Prepare internal documentation, presentations, and reports.
- Track BD action items and prepare meeting minutes.
- Assist with the preparation of proposals, contracts, and bid templates.
- Support CRM and Event System data entry, ensuring accuracy and ISO compliance.
- Consolidate BD team reports weekly/monthly and validate data accuracy.
- Coordinate logistics for sales missions, exhibitions, and internal BD events.
- Ensure compliance with ISO processes and controlled documents.
- Serve as a point of coordination between BD and other departments (Finance, Operations, Marketing & Communications).
- Diploma or Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Events, Tourism, or related field.
- Fluency in Arabic with native level proficiency is mandatory. The candidate must be currently based in Bahrain.
- Minimum 2 to 3 years experience in a coordinator, administrative, or support role within business events, exhibitions, MICE, hospitality, corporate administration.
- Training in CRM, project coordination, or ISO compliance (advantage).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools.
- Basic understanding of exhibitions/business events.
- Professional communication and report writing.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
- Team-oriented, reliable, and culturally sensitive.
- Operational Discipline & Accuracy: Strong organisational, reporting, and compliance skills.
- Customer Orientation (Internal): Focused on supporting BD segment leads efficiently and consistently.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Works seamlessly across departments and within BD team.
- Attention to Detail: Ensures high-quality documentation, reports, and CRM data.
- Time Management: Manages multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Business Development Manager
Posted 4 days ago
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Grant Thornton Abdulaal Bahrain is hiring on behalf of a highly respected client in Bahrain, offering a unique opportunity to lead business development efforts in the exhibitions and international events sector. This role is ideal for a dynamic professional with a strong understanding of global event trends, sales strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Fluency in Arabic language with native level proficiency is mandatory.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the full sales cycle, from prospecting to post-event evaluation, and will play a key role in attracting international exhibitions to Bahrain. This position offers the chance to work closely with high-level stakeholders, represent Bahrain at global events, and contribute to the growth of the country's events industry in alignment with national strategic priorities.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end sales cycle for attracting first-time exhibitions and international events.
- Deliver on KPIs: revenue, sqm occupancy, conversion rate, event days, visitor impact.
- Map and analyse global business event trends and align with Bahrain's priority sectors.
- Build strategic pipelines of organizers and events.
- Coordinate with EDB, BTEA, Chamber, Customs, Immigration, etc. to remove market-entry barriers.
- Provide leadership in preparing high-quality proposals, negotiations, and contracts.
- Manage client relations from prospecting to post-event evaluation.
- Lead site inspections with international organisers.
- Ensure CRM usage, compliance, and accurate reporting.
- Represent EWB at international exhibitions and sales missions.
- Support the Director of BD in planning, reporting, and capability building.
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field.
- Professional certification in sales/ BD/ exhibitions (Will be an added advantage).
- Fluency in Arabic with native level proficiency is mandatory. The candidate must be currently based in Bahrain.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in sales, business development, or exhibitions (With proven track record of securing international exhibitions and events).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to secure international exhibitions.
- Strong pipeline development and lead conversion experience.
- Time management, planning, and multitasking.
- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce).
- Ability to mentor and collaborate with support staff.
- Customer & Market Orientation: Strong exhibition and business events sales experience, global organiser engagement.
- Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Ability to build ROI-driven business cases, sector-focused strategies.
- Innovation & Agility: Ability to adapt to shifting market trends, design creative proposals.
- Operational Excellence & Accountability: Strong execution, CRM discipline, ISO compliance.
- Stakeholder Influence & Collaboration: Skilled at engaging government/industry stakeholders.
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Business Development Representative
Posted 6 days ago
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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
Canonical is a remote-first global company that publishes Ubuntu and open-source enterprise solutions for cloud, developer, IoT and AI. Ubuntu is the fastest growing Linux distribution and ranks as the number #1 OS in the cloud.
In partnership with Google, Amazon, IBM and Microsoft, Canonical helps companies become more agile, productive and adopt new technologies faster. Examples of customer success include AI, Blockchain, IoT, Advanced Robotics and self-driving cars, where Ubuntu is the preferred development platform.
The role of a Business Development Representative at Canonical
Canonical is profitable and growing. We consider our sales development organization to be the best technology sales academy in the market, and as such, we select exceptional and ambitious candidates to join our team. You will enjoy this role if you are organized, persistent, charismatic and hard-working. You will need to be interested in tech and its business implications. In this role, you will collaborate with a regional sales and marketing team, and your primary objective will be to find customer projects that fit our product lines and spread the good name of Canonical across multiple different industries and geographies.
Click HERE to watch our SDR team discuss their role in Canonical
The role entails
- Execute outbound sales & marketing campaigns
- Research information about prospective customers and market trends
- Generate high-quality leads for Senior Sellers to fuel a multi-million dollar pipeline
- Own and close SMB opportunities within your designated territory
- Collaborate across multiple teams and senior stakeholders to drive results
- Help define the processes and policies for the team
- Travel to events and conferences worldwide, presenting on booths and driving face-to-face marketing and sales opportunities
- Demonstrated success in SDR or outbound sales, with a track record of exceeding annual quotas and consistently driving qualified pipeline growth
- Experience navigating prospective accounts from and into a senior executive level to identify new customer opportunities
- Experience in enterprise software or technology sales
- Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
- Passion for business and technology
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement - curious, flexible, scientific
- Creative problem solving and cross team collaboration
- Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
- Verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
- Result driven with an over-achiever spirit
- Persistence & perseverance
- Growth mindset - people from our team develop into all departments within the sales organization (Channel, IoT, Enterprise Sales, etc)
- Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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Business Development Executive
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We’re Hiring! Business Development Executive – Recruitment Industry | GCC
Are you a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Executive with experience in the GCC recruitment industry ? Do you have a passion for building strong client relationships, driving sales, and expanding business opportunities ? If yes, we want to hear from you!
Role: Business Development Executive – Recruitment Services
Location: Bahrain
Industry: Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Identify and develop new business opportunities within the GCC market.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, HR leaders, and decision-makers .
Drive sales growth by promoting recruitment solutions tailored to client needs.
Negotiate and close deals while ensuring long-term partnerships .
Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and hiring needs across industries.
2+ years of experience in business development within the recruitment industry in the GCC .
Strong networking, negotiation, and sales skills .
Proven ability to achieve sales targets and revenue growth .
Knowledge of recruitment trends, hiring practices, and industry demands .
Excellent communication and client management skills .
Interested? Apply now or tag someone who would be a great fit! #BusinessDevelopment #Hiring #Recruitment #GCCJobs #TalentAcquisition #Sales #BDM
#J-18808-LjbffrBusiness Development Manager
Posted 10 days ago
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We’re hiring a Business Development Manager for a fast-growing logistics and supply chain company. This role will focus on winning new clients, managing key accounts, and closing large commercial deals across the GCC.
Responsibilities:
• Drive lead generation and convert to business wins
• Present tailored logistics solutions to clients
• Build long-term relationships
• Analyze financial and operational data for proposals
Requirements:
• Strong B2B sales background in logistics/freight
• Confident in cold outreach and CRM systems (HubSpot)
• Proven record in closing high-value contracts
• Fluent in English (Arabic a plus)
This is a confidential search conducted by JOH Partners . Interested candidates should apply directly to our team for a confidential discussion.
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